Mucormycosis: Doctor explains types of black fungus, medical tests to diagnose them

Mucormycosis: Doctor explains types of black fungus, medical tests to diagnose them

The prevalence of both these types has been reported in patients who have already recovered from Coronavirus as well as those undergoing Covid-19 treatment currently. The panic with the sudden rise in the cases of Mucormycosis (also known as Black Fungus) has gripped the country with people suffering from Coronavirus particularly vulnerable to the disease. … Read more

Mucormycosis: India has over 8,800 black fungus cases, says Union minister Sadananda Gowda

Mucormycosis: India has over 8,800 black fungus cases, says Union minister Sadananda Gowda

“After a detailed review of rising no. of cases of #Mucormycosis in various states, a total of 23,680 additional vials of #Amphotericin- B have been allocated to all States/UTs today,” Gowda, who is minister of chemicals and fertilisers, tweeted. There are 8,848 cases of mucormycosis or “black fungus” infection across the country, Union minister Sadananda … Read more

As cases increase, Centre asks state governments to report all Black Fungus cases

As cases increase, Centre asks state governments to report all Black Fungus cases

Warning against loosening guard against Covid-19 pandemic, he further said that people should wear double face masks as the Black Fungus infection might spread from construction sites. (Credit: The Indian Express) With several states reporting a large number of Coronavirus patients suffering from supplementary fungal infection mucormycosis, the central government has asked the state governments … Read more